The 1970s were not just about bell-bottoms and boogie shoes, they were also a golden age of gloriously over-the-top desserts. Think layers, cherries, gelatin, and a whole lot of whipped cream. And now, they are back.
At Zingo Bingo, we say if you are hosting a bingo night, why not serve it up with a slice of nostalgia? Whether you are playing in your kitchen or turning your living room into Disco Inferno, these disco-era bakes are guaranteed to bring the flavour and the fun.
Time to preheat the oven and pump up the volume.
1. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
🍍 Why it’s iconic:
Tinned fruit, buttery caramelisation, and a cherry on top. It is a retro bake that is equal parts sweet and showy.
How to make it pop:
Use a bundt tin for maximum swirl and play Staying Alive while flipping it out dramatically.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Carnival Cabana
Bright, tropical and proudly extra, just like this glorious showstopper.
2. Black Forest Gateau
🍒 Why it’s iconic:
Dark chocolate sponge, whipped cream layers, boozy cherries and a dusting of drama. It is basically a dessert soap opera.
Zingo Tip:
Add a little cherry liqueur and serve during your Jackpot Jive round in Disco Inferno. This one deserves centre stage.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: Disco Inferno
Glitter-trailing daubers, animated disco balls and full-on drama for your gateau moment.
3. Sherry Trifle
🍓 Why it’s iconic:
It is a glass dish full of layers, sponge, jelly, custard, cream and sprinkles. Often wobbly, always wonderful.
Make it retro:
Use raspberry jelly, cheap sherry and top with hundreds and thousands. Bonus points if it is in a vintage glass bowl your nan gave you.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Weekly Whirl
Layered, unpredictable and always a crowd-pleaser, just like trifle.
4. Lemon Meringue Pie
Why it’s iconic:
Zingy, fluffy and hard to slice cleanly. This dinner party favourite never failed to impress.
Perfect for: Your light and fluffy bingo night with fizzy drinks and a breezy playlist. Dab between bites.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Penny Arcade
Sweet, simple and full of nostalgic charm. Perfect for pie and penny wins.
5. Arctic Roll (yes, really)
🍫 Why it’s iconic:
Cake wrapped around ice cream. Genius. Unapologetically frozen and devoured straight from the freezer.
Serving tip:
Slice thick, pair with a spoon and serve during a home bingo break as a nostalgic treat.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Daily Dazzle
Fast, fresh and full of dazzle, just like your roll out of the freezer.
Host a “Boogie & Bake” Bingo Bash
Want to turn dessert into a party? Mix sugar with sequins and throw your own themed bingo night:
🍰 Theme: Disco Bakes and Bingo Beats
👗 Dress Code: Aprons, glitter and retro grooves
🎶 Playlist: Zingo Rewind, Kitchen Boogie Edition
🎲 Rooms to feature: Disco Inferno, The Weekly Whirl, The Penny Arcade, The Daily Dazzle
🎁 Bonus: Award a prize for Best Bake Reveal or Most Theatrical Cake Flip in the chat.
What’s Your Signature Retro Bake?
Do you have a family trifle recipe? Still serve Viennetta at every party?
Share your dessert pic with #ZingoLingo and #BoogieAndBake, we will feature our faves in a bingo night soon.
Let’s Zingo and Serve Up Some Sweetness
🎂✨ Because bingo tastes better when there is cake on the side.
